UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

IMM3062 Clinical and research laboratory immunology

Faculty of Science

IMM3062 Clinical and research laboratory immunology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 3 other tasks

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Requisites

Before IMM3062

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After IMM3062

1 unit list IMM3062 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

COREQUISITE: IMM3042 (highly recommended)

PREREQUISITE: IMM2011 or BMS2052. Recommended: IMM3031 and IMM3051.

Overview

You will learn advanced techniques used in both clinical and research immunology settings. You will design experimental protocols; appreciating the importance of experimental and quality controls in research design and linking laboratory findings with clinical problems. The unit is laboratory based, incorporating small group in-class discussions covering theoretical aspects of the content. You will choose an emerging area of research, design experiments that could investigate this research and present this in a range of research settings.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Laboratory class assessmentsDemonstration
    30%
  • Research project reportWritten
    20%
  • Research project oral presentation (5 minutes)PresentationThreshold hurdle
    10%
  • Laboratory-based practical and theory examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Perform research and diagnostic laboratory techniques, laboratory skills and calculations;

  2. 2

    Implement safe and competent scientific work-practices;

  3. 3

    Identify relevant questions for scientific inquiry through a written assessment and present this in a research forum;

  4. 4

    Accurately record, analyse and report experimental outcomes;

  5. 5

    Synthesise and present experimental findings in the context of relevant scientific literature.

Workload and teaching

  • Laboratories55 hours
  • Assessments4 hours
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • One 5-hour laboratory class
  • 1-2 hours of directed/self-directed pre-class preparation and 
  • 5-6 hours of self-directed learning activities per week

You will complete practical exercises and are engaged in either Structured or Open enquiry

Learning resources

Required resources

Laboratory coat, safety glasses

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Kim Murphy
Unit Coordinators
Dr Timothy Gottschalk

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for IMM3062?

IMM3062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after IMM3062?

IMM3062 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IMM3042.

When is IMM3062 offered?

In 2027, IMM3062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does IMM3062 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available